Boeing welcomes centenary with worldwide celebrations

Boeing today celebrates 100 years since its founding on July 15th, 1916.

The company is marking a legacy of connecting and protecting people and nations, exploring Earth and space, and inspiring dreamers and doers alike through its products and services.

Since starting out as a builder of wood and fabric floatplanes in a Seattle boathouse, Boeing has become the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defence, space and security systems.

“The innovative spirit of our founder Bill Boeing — who 100 years ago today dedicated this company to building something better — is alive in the generations of our people who continue to deliver products and services that matter and positively change lives around the world,” said Boeing chairman, Dennis Muilenburg.

“As we embark on our second century, our commitment to excellence is stronger than ever, our potential for achievement is as great as it was for our founders, and our goals must be even more bold, visionary and inspiring.”

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Boeing employees, customers, communities and fans around the globe are joining together to celebrate the company’s centennial and imagine the technological breakthroughs and innovations yet to come.

Among the ways Boeing is entering its second century are 100 Days of Learning, which kicks of today.

This educational campaign aims to inspire the next generation of aerospace visionaries by providing teachers and students with free education resources that were co-created by Boeing engineers and leading educational content providers.

At the same time a line-up of Boeing’s famous seven-series airplanes and a static display of historic aircraft will be part of the Founders Day weekend celebration for employees in Puget Sound, near the company’s birthplace.

Other highlights include a light show projected on the body of a 747 and a festival at the Museum of Flight.

Boeing today represents a number of major companies that have merged over the past century, including McDonnell Aircraft, Douglas Aircraft, North American Aviation/Rockwell, Piasecki/Vertol, Howard Hughes’ helicopter and space companies, Stearman and The Boeing Company.

As the United States’ biggest manufacturing exporter, Boeing supports airlines and US and allied government customers in more than 150 countries.